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Chapman, George
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description
- Chapman, George
- Caesar and Pompey: A Roman Tragedy, declaring their Warres. Out of whose events is evicted this Proposition. Only a just man is a freeman. London: Printed by Thomas Harper, and are to be sold by Godfrey Emondson, and Thomas Alchorne, 1631
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4to (7 1/8 x 5 3/8 in.; 180 x 135 mm). Woodcut headpieces and decorative initial; title and last leaf somewhat browned, dampstain in lower portion of later quires, tiny marginal rust holes in a few leaves, without the initial blank leaf. Modern dark-brown morocco gilt, by Walters.
Provenance
Marshall Clifford Lefferts (gilt-stamped leather bookplate) — Henry William Poor (gilt-stamped leather bookplate) — Walter Thomas Wallace (engraved armorial bookplate, Anderson, 22 March 1920, lot 217). acquisition: Seven Gables, 1976
Literature
STC 4993; Greg 444(A1*); Pforzheimer 146
Condition
title and last leaf somewhat browned, dampstain in lower portion of later quires, tiny marginal rust holes in a few leaves, without the initial blank leaf.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition, first issue, second state of the title.